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Pediatric Nursing Career Requirements

Pediatric nurses extend medical care to the most vulnerable of patients: children. Since children are still growing and often too young to understand what is happening to them, their needs are distinct from adult patients'. As one professional organization puts it, "children are not just mini adults: their bodies and minds work in different ways." Pediatric nurses need special training to care for these special patients.

Nursing Basics
There are a few basic paths to a pediatric nursing career, all of which begin with postsecondary education and culminate in a registered nursing diploma.
    BSN
    Bachelor degrees in Nursing generally take four years to complete. The BSN emphasizes communication, leadership, and critical thinking. These programs offer broader career opportunities than the ADN or diploma. A bachelor degree is a requirement for nurses interested in administrative positions, research, consulting, teaching, or specialty nursing. Professional nursing specialties include clinical nursing, nurse anesthetist, nurse-midwife, and nurse practitioner positions.

    RN-to-BSN
    RNs with an ADN or diploma may upgrade their qualifications through an accelerated RN-to-BSN program. This path offers a financial advantage, since nurses may start working and fund the BSN through tuition reimbursement programs.

    AND
    Associate degrees in nursing take two to three years to complete. These programs offer a more abbreviated theoretical education than the bachelor degree, focusing instead on technical skills.

    Diploma
    Nursing diploma programs are becoming less common, with only about 70 programs nationwide. These programs focus on building technical skills and clinical experience in a hospital or other inpatient facility.

    All of these programs qualify graduates for the NCLEX-RN exam, which confers RN licensure.
Pediatric nurses may take some specialized courses in child physiology, but gain most of their training on the job. A pediatric nursing internship of three months to a year prepares nurses for the Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) exam. Continuing education courses and a pediatric nurse practitioner master degree are available for career advancement.


The following colleges offer programs that can help you become qualified for a Pediatric Nursing career:
  University of Phoenix

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

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  Walden University

If you're serious about your future, get serious about the online school you choose. This prestigious university is renowned for its stellar graduate programs as well as its one-on-one relationships with students just like you. This accredited university offers programs in Business, Management, Education, Psychology and Health and Human services.

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  University of Phoenix

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we have more than 190 campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format available in most countries around the world. Regardless of where or how you attend class, you'll receive a real-world education with real value.

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  Kaplan University

Kaplan University's accredited online degree programs allow you to earn the degree you need and advance your career without missing a day of work.

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  Grand Canyon University

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University quickly developed into a teacher education college, and soon formed other exceptional programs in the sciences, nursing, business, music, Christian studies and the arts. As the city of Phoenix expanded around Grand Canyon University, the University grew along with the city to become one of the premier metropolitan private universities in the nation. Grand Canyon University consistently maintains its tradition of excellence in all disciplines, and preserves that exceptional tradition in its online programs, which began in 2000.

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  Independence University

From Associate's and Bachelor's to Master's degrees in health education and business, with Independence University you can achieve greater success through distance learning that suits your busy schedule. Continue working and earning as you pursue your online degree.

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  Keiser University Graduate School

For over 30 years, Keiser University has provided student-centered, quality career education. Keiser University Graduate School offers Masters degrees with a curriculum that is in pace with technology and workforce demand trends in business, criminal justice, education, healthcare and computer technology. Our "one-class-at-a-time" approach allows busy students to focus on their education and balance the demands of work and family. For information on graduation rates, student debt levels, and other disclosures, visit www.KeiserUniversity.edu/ConsumerInfo

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  Fortis Institute

At Fortis Institute, we provide students with the skills and training they need to prepare for a variety of in-demand career fields, including Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Dental Assistant, and Medical Business & Clinical Specialist. We offer qualified instructors, personalized attention, career services for our graduates, and much more. Programs vary by location. Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information.

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